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First Nations Health Outreach Service (FNHOS) fact sheet

Download the latest First Nations Health Outreach Service (FNHOS) fact sheet to learn more about the program.

The First Nations Health Outreach Service (FNHOS) supports the continuation and consolidation of the Medical Outreach Indigenous Chronic Disease Program (MOICDP) and Healthy Ears – Better Hearing Better Listening (HEBHBL) into a single FNHOS program. The intended outcomes include, but are not limited to:
• new and expanded existing services that primarily focus on management of chronic and ear diseases as well as ophthalmology services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• improved collaboration between local and visiting health professionals
• improved capability of local health professionals through upskilling and training
• improved culturally appropriate care.

The FNHOS is managed by CheckUP as the jurisdictional fundholder of the Outreach programs in Queensland.

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First Nations Workforce Newsletter – Edition 9 – April 2026

CheckUP offers free workforce planning support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and community service organisations across Queensland. Read this newsletter to find out more.

In this edition of First Nations Workforce News you will find information on our Workforce QPHCN event, an informative blog article titled “Economic Strength Starts with Strong Futures”, and more. You can also download our FREE Workforce Planning Guide Toolkit – here to help First Nations health and community services!

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Read the June edition of the First Nations Workforce News

Discover how local, place-based solutions are making an impact. This edition highlights Tamworth Council’s pioneering Closing the Gap agreement and explores how regional workforce planning and local advisory groups can create culturally safe solutions for a thriving First Nations health workforce.

We thank our incredible guest speakers who presented at our National Reconciliation Week event and celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Mookai Family Health clinic opening in Cairns.

Look ahead to upcoming opportunities, including the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme which opens for applications on 1 September. You can also still register for our detailed workshop – Unpacking SCHADS: Compliance Essentials Every Employer Should Know.

Keep reading for details on workforce resources and how we can support your community!

First Nations Workforce Newsletter | Edition 6